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SYLLABUS IN CHRISTIAN LIVING GRADE 8 “Called to Meet Christ in Scriptures, Church, and Sacraments”

Prepared by: Mr. Elmer B. Pedronan

Mr. Anatoly S. Cunanan

Miss Lorenella Kim B. Panlaqui Prepared to: Mrs. Maria Teresa D. De Leon CLE Coordinator

FIRST QUARTER

Grade Level Standard

After Grade 8, the learner will learn more about Jesus as their personal savior that calls us to enter into direct

relation with God, to know Him personally, to believe and live out His teachings with the help of the Church, Christ’s own community in the world today, and how our Christian faith grows, brave enough to enter with generosity and open hearts

into Christ’s personal call to an ever deepening and mature faith-response not in a vacuum but in a concrete environment

of real people who witness to the love and abiding presence of the Risen Lord.

Content Standard

The learner gains a deeper understanding on the Last Supper event, washing of the feet of Jesus’ apostles, the

institution of the Holy Eucharist, and the Gospels as the principal witness to the life and teachings of Jesus.

Performance Standard

The learner assumes responsibility for opening one’s heart and mind to the Jesus presented in the Gospels to live out one’s personal relationship with Him, and celebrate one’s personal relationship with Jesus by being open to the living Word of God in the Gospels by (a) listening attentively to its proclamation at Mass and (b) by reading the Gospels for

personal reflection and prayer.

First Quarter: A. Keeping the Last Supper Event

B. Know the Man Jesus Christ

Time Frame

Topics Learning Competencies Assessment

Week 1

The Washing of the feet of Jesus’ Disciples

The Institution of the Holy Eucharist

Values/Attributes

Humility, Love, Commitment to Service, God loving servant – leaders

> Unites oneself into Jesus’ last intimate moments through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. > Practices ways of becoming more humble, forgiving and loving after the example of Jesus. > Asks God in prayer to grace their efforts to be with Jesus in His passion.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Activity writing: Jesus’ Last Will and Testament

Week 2

The Last supper events, and the New Commandment of Love

Values/Attributes

Love, Understanding, Compassion

> Discusses the examples of Jesus’ suffering and His faithful act of trust in God’s will. > Appreciates Jesus’ response amidst of His suffering. > Seeks God in prayer in difficult situations in life.

Formative:

Sharing

Picture analysis

Summative:

Long quiz

Week 3

The Holy Mass Values/Attributes

Unity, Camaraderie, Christ-Centeredness, Socially – responsive

> Gains a deeper understanding on the true meaning of the Mass. > Evaluates the importance of participating in the Mass. > Celebrates the Mass as the sacrament and re enactment of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

Formative:

Quiz

Discussion Summative: Picture Analysis

Week 4

Walking through the New Testament

Values/Attributes

Trust, Hope, Community Building, Emotional Maturity

> Recognizes the New Testament books as the inspired living Word of God. > Draws inspiration from the New Testament books on what they should freely act as disciples of Christ. > Deepens their prayer relations with Jesus Christ through the study of the New Testament books.

Formative:

Quiz

Discussion Summative: Reflection paper/Long Test

Week 5

First Mid Quarter Examination Checking of test papers and recording of scores: Test results

Week 6

Knowing how the Gospels were formed

Values/Attributes

Faith, Acceptance, Christ-Centeredness, Critical Thinkers

> Traces how the inspired Gospels came to be in order to appreciate them better. > Gives special reverence and respect for the Gospels as the source of our Christian attitudes and values. > Prays with the Words of the Gospel.

Formative:

Sharing

Discussion Summative: Compare and Contrast on the Gospels

Week 7

The Challenge of the Gospel Message

Entering into the Mystery of Christ

Values/Attributes

Courage, Piety, Faith, Christ-Centeredness, God loving servant – leaders

> Deepens their understanding of the man Jesus. > Follows the man Jesus in action - the way to their true self - becoming. > Prays through and to the man Jesus who is the Divine Word became flesh.

Formative:

Sharing

Discussion Summative: Drawing Title: My Jesus

Week 8

Exploring the Time of Jesus

Experiencing Jesus, the God-With-Us

Values/Attributes

Unity, Commitment, Collaboration, Responsible Citizenry

> Sees how Jesus affected the people of His time by His words and deeds. > Apply Jesus’ words and deeds to our actions today. > Develop worship in spirit and truth as Christ foretold.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Role Playing Title: Identifying with Jesus’ Humanity

Week 9

John the Baptist:

Heralding the Good News

Beholding God’s Own Beloved Son in Jesus’ Baptism

Values/Attributes

Discipleship, Obedience, truth, Commitment to Service, Compassion

> Confesses their faith in Jesus, God’s own beloved son revealed through the symbols during the baptism of Jesus. > Commits oneself in action as disciples of Christ. > Prays through the beloved Son in the Spirit to the Father.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Poster Making Long Test

Week 10

First Quarter Examination Checking of test papers and recording of scores: Test results

SECOND QUARTER






Content Standard

The learner recognizes the New Testament Books as the inspired living Word of God and see more clearly Jesus’ portrait as developed in each Gospel and other writings of the New Testament and realize that the study of Jesus’ Jewish background will help them understand Jesus and the Gospel better.


The learner will live out how the human Jesus is the universal norm for being human, and celebrate our

discipleship as members of the community by prayerful reflection on the living Word of God in the Gospels and by

listening attentively to the Scriptural readings at Mass through giving special respect and reverence to the Gospels-the

source of our Christian attitudes and values.

Second Quarter: A. Know the Man Jesus Christ

B. Go and Do Likewise

Time Frame


Week 11

The Temptation of Jesus

Being Faithful to One’s Mission

Values/Attributes

Courage, Commitment, Faith, Christ-Centeredness, God loving servant – leader

> Discovers how Jesus is both God and Man in the story of His temptation. > Classifies temptation as a way of following Jesus and imitating His life’s priorities and values. > Asks for God’s grace to be strong in times of temptation.

Formative:

Discussion Summative: Group Activity Title: Temptations in Media

Week 12

The Call of the First Disciples:

Saying “Yes” to God’s Call

Sharing in Jesus’ Mission

Values/Attributes

Honesty, Faith, Discipleship, Commitment to Service, Compassion

> Sees the relevant truth of the call of the twelve disciples and our own calling today. > Realizes that their own calling as Christians demands concrete actions in responding to daily calls to Christian discipleship at home and in school. > Strengthens the commitment to the deeper prayer life of the Christian disciples.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Song Analysis of “Take Me I Will Follow You” by Aiza Seguerra

Week 13

Picturing the kingdom of God

The Confirmed Christians: Being at the Service of the

Kingdom Values/ Attributes

Acceptance to God’s Kingdom, Commitment,

Community Building

> Gains a deeper understanding on the Kingdom of God as our goal and final destiny. > Responds actively to the call of the Kingdom of God. > Recites the Lord’s Prayer to pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Poster Making

Week 14

Searching for the Good News in the Parables

Seeing the power and Goodness of Jesus in His Miracles

Values/Attributes

Kindness, Freedom, Faith, Commitment to Service, Compassion

> Realizes more accurately the true power and goodness of Jesus shown in His miracles. > Freely acts in line with the goodness displayed by Jesus. > Discerns the prayer/worship dimension of Jesus’ miracles, and distinguish them from mere show of power and magical display.

Formative:

Discussion Summative: Role Playing/Long Test

Week 15

Second Mid-Quarter Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

Week 16

The Life of Lorenzo Ruiz

The Martyrdom

The Sainthood of St. Lorenzo Ruiz

Values/Attributes

Fidelity, Faithfulness, Christ-Centeredness, Commitment

> Discovers the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz. > Imitates Ruiz’s courageousness and strong faithfulness to God in spite of humiliation > Makes a short skit on personal sufferings as student and how they are able to remain faithful to God.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Role Playing

Week 17

Mary, Mother of God

Devotion to Mary: The Holy Rosary

Values/Attributes

Obedience, Love, Collaboration, God loving servant – leader

> Discusses Mary as Jesus’ mother and a mother to all. > Values Mary as the mother of God by showing love and care for their own mother. > Praises Mary by praying “The Hail Mary”.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Rosary Summative: Good-Bad-Must Table

Week 18

Living the Beatitudes Values/Attributes

Humility, Virtuosity, Simplicity, Contentment, Christ-Centeredness, Compassion

> Explains the truth about the Beatitudes. > Practices the virtue of a selected Beatitude. > Lives out the Beatitudes as their act of worship.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Collage Making on Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

Week 19

Reaching Out to the Poor and the Outcast

Being Converted: A constant demand of the kingdom

Values/Attributes

Truthfulness, Prayerfulness, Compassion

> Traces the event on Jesus’ time on how he responded to the needs of His people. > Responds with loving compassion to the outcasts of society. > Prays for the outcast and the less fortunate.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative Video Clips Viewing Reflection Paper/Long Test

Week 20

Second Quarter Examination Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

THIRD QUARTER






Content Standard

The learner demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the meaning of Jesus’ Paschal Mystery and of what Jesus

tells us about His person, message, and mission; the centrality of Jesus’ resurrection in one’s Christian faith and the truth

that Jesus is the Risen Lord.


The learner gives examples on how they can unite their own sufferings with the passion of Jesus and appreciate

Jesus’ great love for us that will enable them to live out the message of Christ’s teachings.

Third Quarter: A. Remembering Jesus’ Last Days

B. Sharing in Christ’s Death and Resurrection

C. Reflecting on Who the Risen Lord Is

Time Frame


Week 21

Being Converted: A constant demand of the kingdom

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Values/Attributes

Obedience, Repentance, Forgiveness, Community Building, Emotional Maturity

> Realizes how Christian conversion brings us closer to Jesus. > Acts according to the values of the Kingdom. > Practices forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Acrostic Poem of the word RECONCILIATION

Week 22

Growing Opposition Against Jesus

Jesus’ Predictions of His Passion

Values/Attributes

Commitment, Courage, Congruence, Socially – responsive

> Appreciates Jesus’ fidelity even when He foresaw and predicted His passion and death. > Strengthens their commitment to follow Jesus despite the hardships and trials in life. > Asks God in prayer to grace their efforts to be “with Jesus” in His passion.

Formative:

Discussion

Summative: Composition Writing: “The World toward Suffering and Pain”

Week 23

Uniting with Jesus in His Passion

The Agony in the Garden

The Betrayal of Judas and the

Arrest of Jesus

The Trial of Jesus

Jesus’ Death on the Cross

Values/Attributes

Humility, Prayerful, Christ-Centeredness, God loving servant – leader

> Discovers through reflection on the Passion Narratives the kind of person Jesus was and to understand better the mystery of our redemption. > Follows Jesus especially in His humility, courage, and total trust in God; forge a balanced Christian view of suffering. > Prays the “Anima Christi”, expressing the meaning and significance of Jesus’ passion and death.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Prayer Composition Group Skit Presentation

Week 24

Understanding the Meaning of Death

Sensing the Risen Lord in the

Resurrection Narratives Values/Attributes

Sympathy, Love, Compassion

> Recognizes the Paschal pattern of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection in all authentic life. > Acts according to this “Paschal pattern” in all our actions. > Prays according to the “Paschal pattern”, in sorrows and in Joy.

Formative:

Sharing

Discussion Summative: Composition Writing: “My Own Easter Story”/Long Test

Week 25

Third Mid-Quarter Examination Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

Week 26

Bringing Out Evidences for the Resurrection

Pondering the Mystery of the Resurrection

Values/Attributes

Faith, Hope, Commitment to Service, Compassion

> Gains a deeper understanding of the significance of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension for our faith life today. > Lives by acting in genuine faith, hope, and joy as disciples of the risen Christ. > Proclaims the mystery of our Faith by celebrating Mass in which “we announce your death O Lord and we proclaim your Resurrection until you come in glory”.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Essay Writing

Week 27

Remembering Jesus’ Paschal Mystery in the Sunday Liturgy

Values/Attributes

Appreciation, Love, Community Building, Commitment

. > Appreciates the Sunday Eucharist as encountering the RisenChrist in His own very act of redeeming us. > Lives out the Mass in daily moral actions. > Celebrates the Lord’s Day as a grace from God that enables us to make present and to relive the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ.

Formative:

Quiz

Sharing Summative: Drawing of Pie Charts

Week 28

Welcoming Jesus as Our Personal Savior

Values/Attributes Gratitude, Love, Christ-Centeredness, God

loving servant – leader

> Traces more accurately the truths of the Infancy Narratives by unlocking their symbolism. > Responds in action to the incredible gift to us of Jesus as Emmanuel, the God-with-us. > Celebrates the spirit of the season of Advent and Christmas joyfully.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

Summative: Formulating own Slogan and creation of Christmas Decors

Week 29

Looking Up to Jesus in His Growing – Up Years

Values/Attributes

Obedience, Responsible, Congruence, Responsible Citizenry

. > Acquires a fuller understanding of the hidden years of Jesus. > Imitates Christ in acts of obedience, quiet work, and simple family life. > Prays to Jesus for help in being formed as a true disciple, a responsible teenager.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Group Skit Presentation/Long Test

Week 30

Third Quarter Examination Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

FOURTH QUARTER



relation with God, to know Him personally, to believe and live out His teachings with the help of the Church, Christ’s own

community in the world today, and how our Christian faith grows, brave enough to enter with generosity and open hearts



Content Standard

The learner demonstrates understanding on how the Apostle’s Creed affirms three truths about Jesus as the Son

of God, his two natures and understands the scriptural and ecclesial images of the Church to obtain a holistic concept of

the Church, patterned with Jesus’ mission.


The learner will compose a prayer that will lead them to realize the importance of guidance in their journey as

Christians.

Last Quarter: A. Proclaiming the Good News

B. Witnessing to Christ’s Mission

C. Celebrating the Sacraments

Time Frame


Week 31

Encountering Christ through the Liturgical Year

Values/Attributes

Commitment, Diligence, Christ-Centeredness, Perseverance

> Learns about the Church’s Liturgical Year through which we celebrate the mystery of Christ from the Incarnation toHis Second coming. > Uses the Liturgical year to grow more and more like Christ in action. > Celebrates the mystery of Christ’s presence and action in our lives through the various seasons and feasts in the Church calendar.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Summative: Christmas Card Making and Message Writing

Week 32

The Birth of the Church

The Church and the Roman Empire

The Medieval Church

The Church in the Philippines Values/Attributes

Loyalty, Piety, Commitment to Service, Community leader

> Develops a realistic appreciation of the Church as both a divine and human institution. > Commits his/her self to actively participate in the Church’s own mission in proclaiming and witnessing to Christ. > Prays as loyal members of the Church for the success of its God-given mission.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Research on their own Church/Parish

Week 33

Church’ Faith in Who Jesus Is

Titles of Jesus

The Symbols of Jesus

The Popular Images of Jesus

Responding in Faith through a Personal Portrait of Jesus

Values/Attributes

Faith, Christ-Centeredness, God loving servant – leader

> Expresses critical understanding on the different popular Filipino images of Jesus. > Acts according to Jesus’ life and teachings narrated in the Gospels. > Confesses one’s faith in Jesus through praying the Apostles’ Creed. > Prays by praising and thanking Jesus our Lord and Savior for all He has done and is still doing to us.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Answer “Growing in My Catholic Identity” on page 205

Summative: Picture/Explanation Title: “The Face of Christ, My Savior”

Week 34

The Church: A Mystery and a Sacrament

Scriptural Images of the Church

The PCP II’s Models of the Church

Values/Attributes

Faith, Collaboration, Community Building, God loving servant – leader

> Gains a deeper understanding on the nature of the Church, various Scriptural images, and PCP II models of the Church. > Responds actively as members of the Church. > Prays for the Church, as members of the Church, in the Church.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Bible Verses Hunting

Summative: Role Playing/Long Test

Week 35

Fourth Mid- Quarter Examination Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

Week 36

The Marks of the Church

The Various Ministries in the Church

The Triple Mission of the Church

Experiencing the Church in Mission

Values/Attributes

Faith, Compassion, Commitment to Service

> Discusses the Marks of the Church: her qualities and tasks. > Clarifies the actions proper to Church’s hierarchy and their corresponding actions as members of the faithful. > Accepts baptismal responsibilities of doing his/her part in the Church’s three-fold mission. > Celebrates the Eucharist as an opportunity of integrating his/her prophetic – priestly – kingly mission in the Church.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Research Work Prayer Composition

Week 37

The Life of Pedro Calungsod

The Martyrdom of Pedro Calungsod

The Sainthood of St. Pedro Calungsod

Values/Attributes

Faithfulness, Courage, Christ-Centeredness, God loving servant – leader

> Discusses the life of St. Pedro Calungsod > Imitates Calungsod’s bravery and Christian maturity even in an early age. > Compose a personal prayer asking for Calungsod’s guidance in their journey as Christians.

Formative:

Discussion

Prayer Composition

Week 38

Discovering the Connections Between Christ, the Church, and the Sacraments

Values/Attributes

Understanding, Commitment, Christ-Centeredness

> Deepens his/her appreciation of his/her own initiation into the Church through his/her Baptism, Confirmation, and First reception of the Eucharist/ Reconciliation. > Recognizes that these Sacraments “actualize” the truth of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, empowering our faith life by His Spirit. > Renews his/her commitment to live out in word and deed the graces of his/her Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharistic celebrations.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing Summative: Illustration/Drawing

Week 39

Integrating Liturgy and Life

Values/Attributes:

Unity, Love, Collaboration, God loving servant – leader

> Recognizes the connection between the Church’s liturgy and life. > Resolves to grow through the Liturgy for one who strives to nourish Christian life through devotion especially to the Holy Eucharist, at the same time to manifest this union with Christ by a life of witnessing to Him. > Celebrates the Holy Eucharist as a way of sustaining our baptized and confirmed life, and our personal relationship to the Risen Lord.

Formative:

Discussion

Sharing

Seatwork Summative: Long Test

Week 40

Final Quarter Examination Checking of test papers, and recording of scores: Test results

REQUIREMENTS IN CLE 8

1. Major Exam: Mid-Quarter and Quarter Exam

2. Long Test/ Chapter Test

3. Quizzes

4. Drawings

5. Compose Prayers

6. Reflections

7. Role Playing Presentation

8. Lecture Notebook

9. Textbook/ Holy Bible

10. Projects

12. Portfolio

13. Conduct

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